What is a person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel called?
insurgent — A person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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